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John Dory and African pompano
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John Dory and African pompano
John Dory, Zeus faber 126, and African pompano, Alectis ciliaris 127. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving is a captivating representation of two intriguing marine creatures, the John Dory (Zeus faber 126) and the African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris 127), taken from the encyclopedic work "Fish" by the Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811). Wilhelm, known as the German Buffon, meticulously documented various species of fish in his extensive natural history studies. The John Dory, also referred to as St. Peter's Fish, is a popular food fish with a distinctive spotted pattern on its side. Its common name is believed to have originated from the resemblance of its spots to the image of St. Peter, who, according to legend, was said to have identified this fish in a miraculous manner. The African Pompano, on the other hand, is a vibrant, silver-colored fish with black spots along its sides. It is a highly valued food fish in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, particularly in Africa and the Mediterranean. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of this engraving are a testament to the skill and dedication of Wilhelm and his team of artists and engravers. The delicate handcoloring adds depth and vibrancy to the image, making it a true masterpiece of ichthyological illustration. This print offers a glimpse into the natural history of these fascinating marine creatures and serves as a reminder of the beauty and diversity of the world's oceans.
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